When? Monday, August 22 | 9:00-11:30 a.m.
Where? The Alfa Pavilion at Ag Heritage Park | 620-A S Donahue Drive, Auburn, AL 36832
Questions? Contact Director Ellie Watson at (334) 399-7748 or
ellie@sweetgrownalabama.org.
Interested in learning how to source local for your restaurant? Make plans to join Sweet Grown Alabama for a time of education and networking between restaurants and local farmers. Every restaurant in attendance will receive a complimentary, one-year membership in the Sweet Grown Alabama program!
Tentative Agenda:
9:00–9:10 a.m. Welcome and Overview of Auburn University's College of Agriculture
9:10–9:45 a.m. The Importance of Buying Local and How to Market
Ellie Watson, Sweet Grown Alabama Director
9:45–10:00 a.m. Farmer Testimonial: Selling Local is My Jam
Beth Hornsby, Hornsby Farms, Auburn, AL
10:00–10:30 a.m. Food Safety and Buying Local
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
10:30–11:30 a.m. Networking Time with Local Farmers
Please enjoy product samples and meet farmers in your area. We encourage you to use this time to make business and supplier partnerships!